Presenters:John Bruce and Mike Rowse
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On this programme, we take a look at the Transport Department's latest AI measures to enhance its service efficacy in licence renewals and traffic control.
Then, we learn more about this year's Asia-plus festival as the cultural event will return to the city next month.
After the break, we hear about a quit smoking campaign for the construction industry, that was recently launched by the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health.
And finally, we talk to an economist from the Trade Development Council on how the SAR has strengthened its position as a sustainable fashion hub in Asia.
9:05am-9:22am: Transport Department's new AI measures
Speaker:
Alok Jain, CEO and Managing Director of Transconsult
9:22am-9:30am: Asia+ Festival 2026
Speaker:
Linda Lee, Senior Manager of the Festivals Office at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
9:32am-9:46am: Smoking cessation promotion project for construction industry
Speaker:
Henry Tong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health
9:46am-10am: HKTDC ESG Index 2026
Speaker:
Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist of the Global Research Team, The Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Presenters:John Bruce and Mike Rowse
On this programme, we talk to a lawmaker and learn more about the Judiciary's plan to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court, a special division of the High Court, to tackle complex cross-border commercial disputes.
Then, we hear from a child rights advocate as the Chinese mainland celebrates Children's Day. We also find out how Hong Kong can strive to promote child-friendly development.
After the break, we get the latest on Hong Kong's smoking situation and learn about a series of activities introduced by the Department of Health in their "Quit in June" campaign that encourage and assist smokers put out their cigarette for good.
And finally, another lawmaker tells us how the injection of 4.6 billion HK$ from the Capital Investment Fund will help support Hong Kong Post over the next three years.
9:05am-9:20am: Hong Kong International Commercial Court establishment
Speaker:
Nick Chan, Lawmaker
9:20am-9:30am: Children's Day
Speaker:
Grenville Cross, Senior Counsel and Honorary Consultant to the Child Protection Institute
9:32am-9:45am: "Quit in June" anti-smoking campaign
Speaker:
Dr Lilian Chiang, Senior Medical & Health Officer (Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office), Department of Health
9:45am-10:00am: HK$4.6 billion injection into HongKong Post
Speaker:
Holden Chow , Lawmaker